I was at a meeting of the local Ministerial Association this week, and the 50+ clergy were talking about the Parkland school shooting. One person mentioned a “letter” to God from a student, which is being circulated on the internet. 499 more words

When it comes to teenagers, adults have a double standard. Our youth can serve in the military at age 17, and children as young as 14 have been tried as adults in the criminal justice system. 493 more words

My daughter Sarah Jane is a high school English teacher in Seoul, South Korea. Whenever I tell someone where she lives, the immediate response is a startled expression and: “Aren’t you worried about her?” 583 more words

We take for granted that Moses was the leader of the Children of Israel, the brave man who stood up to Pharaoh, the wise one who came to God’s attention because he took notice of a wondrous bush that burned but was not consumed by the fire. 467 more words